Drummer Michael Raynor splits his time between Portland and Chicago, where he spent more than two decades playing with NEA Jazz Master, Von Freeman. Raynor also toured with vocalist Kurt Elling and can be heard on two of his Grammy nominated recordings, including "Live in Chicago," featuring Jon Hendricks. He has worked with Freddie Hubbard, Eric Alexander, Johnny Griffin, Steve Coleman, Ira Sullivan, Jon Faddis, Bobby Broom, Fareed Haque, Tia Fuller, Nancy King, and Bob Dorough among others. In addition to playing festivals throughout Europe, North America, and Australia, Raynor has co-led tours in both Asia and Africa as a United States Jazz Ambassador.